Seven has made a surprise scheduling move for House Rules, slating it at 7pm Sunday night -surprising because it means the My Kitchen Rules finale is pushed back to 8pm.

Strategically it means House Rules avoids launching directly against MasterChef on Monday night. That could be good news for both shows, although both will be against Nine’s Voice which launched well on Monday.

Nobody understands furnishings, fabrics and fashion more than our flamboyant judge Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. Born with an innate instinct for colours, trends, textures and design, his ability to unleash endless possibilities in any home is second to none.

Laurence, not subtle in his taste, or opinions features for the first time on Australian free to air TV excited to pass on his highly sought-after expertise whilst unearthing contestants’ talents for working with colour, light and texture.

Drew Heath started his architecture business in 1996, specialising in organic handmade and handcrafted building designs. Drew has won numerous awards for his buildings which have an aura of calm and raw understated elegance. His buildings are influenced by his love of nature, creating a sense of well-being and calm. House Rules is his first foray into television with the exception of a few appearances connected to his work.

House Rules was a ratings smash in 2016, averaging more than 1.57 million combined viewers across Australia. More than two million people tuned in to see Queensland twins Luke and Cody win and realise their dream home.

The power of submission lies not in the ability to kneel before another, to give over one's body or in the wearing of a collar.The power of submission can be found only in the heart of one who gives her love to another freely knowing what joy and pain will come of it - Roguer